Florida needs the U.S. Senate to act on flood insurance reforms
The looming Atlantic hurricane season should serve as a strong warning that unless Congress reforms and renews the nation’s debt-ridden...
South Florida Realtors working to make “green” buildings easier to find
Real estate agents in South Florida know that resilient features that help protect homes against hurricane damage are popular with...
Florida heeds hurricane science, but ignores science on sea-level rise
Here’s one sure bet about the hundreds gathering for the annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference, which runs this week in West Palm Beach:...
Sea-level rise presents opportunities for South Florida
As an expert on sea-level rise, I am very aware of the growing concern about increased flooding in South Florida....
Florida city leaders should beware of climate change lawsuits
Climate change activists are calling for Florida municipalities to join a wave of lawsuits against the oil and gas industry. This...
Disaster fund would benefit Florida and nation by spreading the risk
If Congress doesn't step up with comprehensive and effective legislation to confront sea-level rise and...
Aging flood-control systems can’t protect South Florida from sea-level rise
The way most Floridians will first feel the effects of sea-level rise probably won’t be from some catastrophic wave crashing...
Sea-level rise: the defining issue of the century
No graver threat faces the future of South Florida than the accelerating pace of sea-level rise. In the past century,...
Gov. Rick Scott should listen to students on climate change
Florida’s children are tired of waiting for grownups to take action on climate change, and that includes Gov. Rick Scott....
Trump ignores science. It’s time to take a stand | Susan Glickman, advocate
We expect our students to learn science and facts, and if they don’t put in the effort, they get a...